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What is a better GPS map pack. Navionics Hotmaps Premium North or Lakemaster Pro Maps 2007 in general for Minnesota and more specifically Gull. I have Navionics and am wondering if it is worth the due to spring for Lakemaster.

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What is a better GPS map pack. Navionics Hotmaps Premium North or Lakemaster Pro Maps 2007 in general for Minnesota and more specifically Gull. I have Navionics and am wondering if it is worth the due to spring for Lakemaster.

I own the Lakemaster pro and really like it. What I was told, haven't been able to confirm myself, is that the lakes Navionics has in 1 foot contours were actually purchased FROM Lakemaster. What you will notice is that if you are using the Navionics chip is that you cannot zoom in as far as you can with Lakemaster. I was told this was due to the copyright deal with Lakemaster.

Like I said, I don't know this to be 100% sure, this is what I was told by the salesman at Reed's when I purchased it.

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AWH 0

I believe the zoom in factor is due to the fact that Lakemaster is made by L.E.I., not due to a copyright agreement. (I could be wrong) I'm going to assume you have a Lowrance unit? L.E.I. is also the same company that makes Lowrance and Eagle electronics. Therefore, the Lakemaster chip is more compatible with these units. They'll zoom in further and they'll have a much quicker reaction time. Navionics chips will work in a wider range of electronics than Lakemaster. Again, I believe this is due to Lakemaster being made by L.E.I. The fact that Lakemaster will not work in a Humminbird is kind of a way to say...buy Lowrance, not Humminbird!

As far as the chips and which one is better? Definitely debatable. But if you're looking at just Gull Lake, I don't think you'll notice a difference in accuracy. They're both pretty much right on for most of the lake. But if you have a Lowrance or Eagle GPS, for the purpose of Gull Lake, I would go with the Lakemaster due to the factors mentioned above with the zooming capabilities and reaction time.

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If you already have a Navionics, you'll still be happy with it. I have a Navionics in my H2O and it works great. The map for Gull is pretty much right on. Whether you go out and get a Lakemaster to take its place just depends how much the reaction time and zoom in ability is worth to you.

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If you update your software on the Lowrance unit, it will zoom in tighter. I just did that. Also have both Nav and Lakemaster. I might be tempted to say the Lakemaster is better choice, but my Nav is from 2004, so older than current offerings.

Good luck,

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I've massaged the trigger finger this summer by shooting the sporting clays league at Rice Creek. Good way to make sure I got out!
Started a little rough as to be expected but got back the groove toward the end. Finished the summer at a charity shoot with 39/40. That felt good.

Through a federal grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ has awarded more than $450,000 in local grants to protect and enhance inland coastal resources.
The annual grant program is managed by the Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program, which is a voluntary federal-state partnership distributing federal dollars to projects along the inland coast of Lake Superior. This year, grant funding is being awarded to nine projects in the coastal area:
Researchers at the University of Minnesota will monitor and analyze measures designed to reduce erosion of bluffs adjacent to North Shore streams. Results will inform guidance on design criteria for future projects. $35,900.
The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission will conduct an economic impact assessment of paved trails within the coastal area; determine the number of users of four popular trails (Duluth Lakewalk, Willard Munger State Trail, Gitchi-Gami State Trail, and St. Louis River Trail), and simultaneously conduct large-scale survey of trail-user habits and impacts on coastal economy. $11,500.
Laurentian Resource Conservation and Development is planning to host a two-day conference for academia and coastal managers to bridge a gap between research results and practices of watershed assessment, protection and stream restoration. $23,000.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota will increase scientific understanding of success rates of coastal forest seeds. Results will inform coastal managers for improved adaptive management and help determination whether coastal trees should be protected and treated as a unique seed collection zone. $98,875.
Duluth Children’s Museum in collaboration with Positive Energy Outdoors will create a year round, innovative outdoor science, technology, engineering, and math active learning experience for children, particularly those in low-income households with limited access. $33,100.
University of Minnesota Duluth – Natural Resources Research Institute and several partners will develop protocols for assessing the biomass of periphyton (algae attached to rocks) in Duluth area trout streams for use by professional aquatic and citizen scientists. $77,440.
City of Duluth will improve public safety and access to the St. Louis River estuary through upgraded wayfinding signage and amenities on the Western Waterfront Trail. $89,080.
Lake County will develop engineering designs and construct trailhead for Lake County Mountain Bike Trail System, a planned 100-plus mile mountain bike trail system. connecting both beginner and advanced cyclists to nature and physical activity in the coastal area. $70,000.
City of Carlton will replace an outdoor restroom facility at the Willard Munger trailhead in city of Carlton. The updated structure will meet current sewer requirements and meet compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act. $11,225.
For 18 years, the DNR and NOAA have worked together to better Minnesota’s inland coast. Together, the agencies have granted $12.6 million in pass-through funding to more than 550 local projects and provided thousands of hours of technical assistance. Projects are selected for funding through an annual competitive grants process.
For more information about Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program, visit www.mndnr.gov/mlscp.
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Second the guide. Fishing a lake in the north is totally different from fishing Mississippi or lake Zumbro or other lakes in the southern half of the state.
Otherwise you should look at the best place to launch your boat to be close to good fishing. Rainy is a very big lake..
Ask in http://fishingminnesota.com/forums/forum/98-rainy-lake-fishing-reports-hunting-events/
the rainy lake forum.

I saw this on the Wright County website today: http://www.wrightswcd.org/Water_Mana...e_species.htmlThere's a link in Blue on the home page.

Sounds like they are having a meeting about it on AUG 23. From talking to the DNR, I believe they didn't allow the initial dates for this to happen. Mostly because there was really no comment period on it. Sounds like they are gonna have it now. Guess if your against it, now's your chance to speak up. You can also send in written comments. Not sure exactly to who, at least I didn't see that part clearly. Maybe to Alicia O'Hare.

Like others have said, I believe their ultimate goal is to have this implemented county wide at some point. When you look at the committee info, most groups are lake associations. Hopefully it still can be stopped.
Here is the DNR person I called on this, she was helpful: Heidi Wolf - 651-259-5152

I resisted converting to braided lines. I liked my TrileneXL. Then, one day about four years ago I decided to spool up with fireline and at first I didn't think I could really feel much difference. Skeptical me, I always held on to that spool loaded with my trusty Trilene. One day I decided to put that mono back on and immediately could feel the difference. It felt like I was fishing with a rubber band. I went back to braided and haven't looked back.

Anyone with a 2017 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can receive a free St. Paul Saints logo baseball cap and discounted tickets though a special Saints ticket offer online at mndnr.gov/saints.
The offer is good for the 7:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, game vs. the Wichita Wingnuts. Tickets are $17 and all ticket holders under this partnership will pick up their cap at the game. Instructions for purchasing tickets are at mndnr.gov/saints.
Buy licenses at any Minnesota Department of Natural Resources license agent, online with a mobile or desktop device at mndnr.gov/buyalicense, or by phone at 888-665-4236. Mobile buyers receive a text or email that serves as proof of a valid fish or game license to state conservation officers.
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